central railway makes first move to redevelop kurla, thane stations - free digital signage

According to the Ministry of Railways, the national transportation company is considering rebuilding the station, which will improve the passenger experience by providing conveniences such as digital signage, escalators and free and paid WiFi.
The Central Railway took the first step in the ambitious plan of the railway, which was to re-develop the station using vacant land and airspace at the station.
On Friday, CR called on architects to suggest that real estate experts and financial experts will be part of the independent committee of well-known experts, the Commission will advise private companies on the reconstruction of Kurla Lokmanya Tilak Terminal, Thane and Pune Station
Officials said the final decision on the selection of experts is expected to be made by April.
Previously, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu announced a list of 23 stations on February 8, which will be redeveloped according to World reportsstandards.
Other stations in Mumbai and the surrounding areas include the Mumbai Center, Bandra terminal and the bolivri on the Western Railway.
According to officials, the committee of experts and the company that submitted the reconstruction proposal have stopped their work because several of the stations are in extremely crowded civic areas.
Rajiv Chaudhary, Railway Commission station development consultant, confirmed the plan.
Talking about problems specific to Mumbai
Like the congestion around the station, and the low floor space Index
These companies should see them as opportunities, says Mr. Chowdhury.
"We are in touch with civic groups as well as with the Urban Development Department to ensure that the development of the station and the demolition of the surrounding civic areas are carried out in a planned and integrated manner," said Chowdhury.
Call on developers to use their ingenuity in design and use the available building area Index (FSI)
Chaudhary says the station in Mumbai can see larger vertical buildings compared to other cities.
"Developers already have considerable room to design designs that can optimize the airspace above the station," added Chaudhary . ".
According to the Ministry of Railways, the national transportation company is considering rebuilding the station, which will improve the passenger experience by providing conveniences such as digital signage, escalators and free and paid WiFi.